"Long Term Marriage" in California. Do I have to pay alimony to my wife?

The ten year mark has more to do with the duration of support than whether or not there will be a support obligation. After ten years of marriage...

In a divorce settlement agreement can you state case cannot be dismissed until the check clears the Bank.

Generally speaking you can make any agreement you desire in a marital settlement agreement, so long as it is not illegal or against public policy. ...

Is there any case law that holds that the duration of permant spousal support is measured from the date of the temp order?

Generally speaking the duration of spousal support is measured from when orders went into effect. I am unaware of any case law directly on point,...

CAN I MOVE OUT OF CALIFORNIA TO ANOTHER STATE FOR A JOB AND MORE REASONABLE COST OF LIVING, SOMETHING I CAN NOT ACHIEVE HERE?

You should consult with an experienced local family law attorney and carefully review any existing child custody and visitation orders. Generally...

In California, if a couple living together(not sleeping together) & now split. how would finances work or Marvin's law?

A Marvin action is a very specific type of civil case in which a former cohabitant seeks equitable remedies, namely support, arising from an oral...

Is there any waiting period required between ending a domestic partnership and beginning a new one?

The only waiting period I am aware of that would be applicable in your case is the 6 month waiting period between the date that the Respondent is...

Husband is giving me 2 weeks to move out of our rental house. Divorce trial is to start in September. I do not work.

It is unclear to me whether you and your husband both reside in the residence or whether he has moved out and is telling you that he will no longer...

Can childsupport be taken out of disability checks even thought its been taken out of paycheck for the month.

It is unclear who is deducting payments from your disability. If you have child support arrears and the Department of Child Support Services is...

Can I get custody of my daughter in Florida from her grandparents? Does the mother not fighting for custody help me?

First and foremost you will need to speak to an attorney in Florida. It sounds as if the child has always resided in Florida and that Florida is...

Technically police reports are hearsay. They may fall into a business records exception to hearsay if you call someone in to testify as to how the...